I wondered about that part as well! Till I learn to ride properly?

I had the luxury of a k6 gsxr600 for an afternoon and thought it was much easier to ride than the sv.

Until such times as I can afford a new gixxer i have just purloined a sexy 2nd hand cbr600f

Why thank you kind sir :oops: - it does get on my tits though - I chose this bike because I happen to like it not because its easier to ride (ok maybe cos its lighter :roll: ) but because imo its a HORNY little beast :wink: :lol:

Ahh, but this is one of those half full/half empty situations.

I can honestly say that I probably use about 25% of the 'Blade's capabilities - though I might have been pushing 35% when I went round the Nurburgring...

... but for me that means I've 65% of the fun still to come as the bike teaches and I learn.

But was it's a sports 600?

Sports 600s arent beginners bikes because not because they're particularly hard to ride (indeed, good suspension and brakes will lead you into thinking you're going slower than you are or that it's safe to go faster than you should), infact they're pussycats when bimbling.

The difficulty is being on a machine that can reach 100mph+ in the blink of an eye. If you don't have the experience you're more likely find yourself going too fast and getting yourself hurt.

Ah you got to love the sportsbikes. Ok lots of plastic but such form and beauty and so often just so well sorted right out of the crate.

If you are a little nervous Tricky, adopt my tried and tested method which has and continues to serve me well......

On the straight bits wind that throttle round to the stop.


When approaching a bend , down the box squeeze the brakes to a complete stop.

Dismount bike and push bike through bend a la 1960's bike race start.

Once you feel you have cleared the apex, jump back on, start her up and off yer go. :wink: HTH.

need2ride, You misunderstand me, I don't consider the SV to be a beginners bike or a girls bike. I love my SV and will hopefully keep it if and when said sportsbike is purchased.

The point I was trying to make was that although the SV shouldn't be labelled a beginner bike, it is a damn good tool to learn your craft on.
My thinking is, that perhaps after another year riding my SV I will be a safer/faster
rider than if that year was spent on a Supersport.
That way when I do go to a sportsbike I will have the confidence and skills to really enjoy it and get the most out of it.

Damn, that took a long time to write :wink: :D

I have now progressed to remaining on the bike and paddling up to the apex with my feet :wink: :P

Nicely put.

Tricky get one if really you fancy one or the Sv is not doing it for you anymore :? :lol: .

That's good enough reason if you ask me. You have a 'further training' mindset anyways so from where I'm standing you'll be doing your best in making sure can get as much as feel you need to.


About the SV being a beginners/girly etc :lol: bike, I say so myself. I find it funny people get all sooo.........vexed by that. I only bought the SV because I wanted another V-twin(after the Honda Bros) and that was really the only option and price was right. It was always just a cheap tart :lol: to me.

Enjoyed enough that I sold my ZX7R as I was riding it much. SV was like opening up the shed and getting on a pedal bike. No hassle , no fuss sort of thing. I've since been through three of the bleeding things. Also got an SV1000(but that's another story) and the real reason I got it was becasue of intention do do some long distance. of course the 650 would tour but bigger engined bikes can be just that little bit more relaxing IMO.

It's a girly, good starter etc bike like but I love :wink:

Cheers
Ben

ok then - if the SV is such a good beginners/girls bike then why dont they use it at training schools then :? :) ner ner na ner ner :wink: :lol:

I don't buy this. If you can't control a bike to maintain a given speed, then I don't think you really should be riding at all.

I think a motorcyle becomes overwhelming only when you start to ride it beyond you own skill and capabilities. Anyone remember getting onto CB500 for the first time on their DAS after the 125's? - I don't think anyone would here would find a CB500 overwheming now because their skill and experience has improved since that first day.I think it's the attitude towards riding that affects the way you ride, not the bike you are sitting on. After all, you can just as easily hurt yourself on a RS125 as you can on an R1.

So the bottom line is, if you can afford it then buy it, and ride it however you feel comfortable ,but don't subscribe to ideas like SV's are girls bikes, and SS600 are for fast riders only.